FCC Consumer Complaints – 27 October 2025
Introduction
The Federal Communications Commission recorded 14 consumer complaints on Monday, 27 October 2025 relating to telecommunications services, this was higher than the 5 complaints recorded the day before. Reports were received from 9 states and territories, with California recording slightly more complaints than other locations. Complaints were spread across multiple issue types with similar counts.
This date falls within a government shutdown period from 1 October 2025 to 12 November 2025. Complaint volumes during this period may be lower than usual.
Key statistics
- Total complaints
- 14
- States & territories reporting
- 9
- Most reported state/territory
- California (3)
Where the complaints came from
Across 11 cities in 9 states and territories, a total of 14 complaints were recorded on 27 October 2025. With a relatively low number of complaints recorded on this date, no detailed geographic analysis is included.
The table below shows the distribution of complaints by state and territory for this date, highlighting the locations with the highest number of reports.
| State/Territory | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | 21.4% |
| North Dakota | 2 | 14.3% |
| Ohio | 2 | 14.3% |
| Tennessee | 2 | 14.3% |
| Alabama | 1 | 7.1% |
| Illinois | 1 | 7.1% |
| New Jersey | 1 | 7.1% |
| New York | 1 | 7.1% |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 7.1% |
What the complaints were about
The complaints recorded on this date were spread across 3 complaint categories. Phone accounted for the largest share, with 9 complaints. Complaint activity was strongly concentrated in this category, with other categories contributing comparatively fewer reports.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 9 | 64.3% |
| Emergency | 3 | 21.4% |
| Internet | 2 | 14.3% |
The information presented on this page is based on consumer complaint data submitted to regulatory authorities. References to telephone numbers reflect reports made by consumers and do not confirm ownership, authenticity, or that the number was genuinely associated with the call. Caller ID information may be inaccurate or subject to spoofing.
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